A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 8856142 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 94211279 epoch_slot_no: 294479 block_no: 8855965 slot_leader_id: 5345530 size: 84855 time: 2023-06-03 07:32:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc3a4a7e188584d8aac64a5f6278d1933160798fdee70f30e465ccef98f292d87Block Operator
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